DEFCON 1 Newsletter for 29 December 2010

The Navy Memorial takes great pride in recognizing and honoring the men and women – and their families – of the United States Navy and the Sea Services past, present, and future, for their service and sacrifice.

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The mission of the United States Navy Memorial is to honor the men and women of the United States Navy (and the rest of the Sea Services) – past, present, and future.

The Navy Memorial takes great pride in recognizing the service and sacrifices of men and women in uniform and their families. We remind the public of the contributions of our nation’s historically significant maritime figures through interactive exhibits and our annual Lone Sailor Award; we commemorate the sea service experiences of more than 600,000 veterans through The Navy Log; we celebrate the service of today’s active duty through the Sailor of the Year program; and we offer dedicated youth programs to educate potential future sea service personnel about the value of military service.

http://navymemorial.org

*** Here are the DEFCON 1 jobs for this week:

1.) Cost Analyst, MCR, Washington, DC

MCR is the trusted leader in integrated program management solutions. For more than 30 years, we have provided objectivity, smart thinking and the highest levels of support to help our clients get the job done, and done right. Our vast experience and knowledgeable people are our greatest assets. Their subject matter expertise, commitment to excellence and the high quality of their work, combined with our full suite of services, allows our clients to accomplish their missions and support national priorities. Our corporate values are based on integrity, excellence, honesty, service and trust. It is through these values that we form long-term client partnerships, build expertise, and attract and retain talented employees.

Duties

Support a variety of FAA/DOT tasks in the following areas: life cycle cost estimating, data collection and analysis, affordability assessments, risk analysis, technical baseline development, knowledge of government acquisition process, and the development of models and databases. Strong interpersonal skills to support customer meetings.

MCR, LLC’s compensation and benefits package is very competitive. It is designed to help employees meet varying needs throughout their careers and to reward employee's skills, experience, and potential.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MCR is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.

The intern positions will work in Raytheon corporate Business Development office in Rosslyn, VA and will assist US Business Development leads in supporting Raytheon's business plans and pursuits. The position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to manage multiple short-term projects simultaneously. Project duties will include data/market analysis, creating briefings and reports, compiling information from databases and participating in internal meetings and teleconferences. Projects and assignments will span all areas of business development including:

Strategy Development

Competitive Intelligence

Government Relations

International Reps and Consultants

Business Development Operations

Required Skills:

Excellent organization skills

Strong verbal & written communication skills

Interest in defense industry

Ability to adapt to a fast paced, high-energy, high volume environment

Results oriented

Attention to detail

Proficiency in MS Office, internet research, and email applications

Desired Skills:

Foreign studies or business background

Familiarity with the defense industry

Advanced Excel proficiency

Proficiency in Access

Required Education (including Major):

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or Political Science

Desired Education:

Currently working on Master's degree in Business, International Affairs/Relations

Raytheon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor .

Raytheon is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 88 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. Raytheon has 75,000 employees worldwide and revenue of $25 billion in 2009.

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